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Maceio
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Located in a totally coastal environment, Maceió stands out for its beauty, embedded in palm trees,
mangroves and the sea. One can walk safely and calmly along its seashore. It also has many urban beaches.
Maceió, capital of the State of Alagoas, owes its name to the Tupi Indians. Impressed by the natural
phenomena they observed, they started calling it “MAÇAYO” or “MAÇAI-O-K” which means “that which covers
the marsh”. The city began in an old sugar mill and plantation complex round the 19th century. Its
development started with the arrival of ships taking wood from Jaraguá bay. With the installation of the sugar
mills, Maceió started to export sugar, then tobacco, coconut, leather and some spices. Prosperity made it
possible for the settlement to become a village on December 5, 1815. Thanks to its continued growth, Maceió
became the capital of the Alagoas Province on December 9, 1839. The city has excellent tourism
infrastructure with very good hotels, and a diversified culture reflected in its arts and crafts, cuisine and
customs. It has a tropical, hot and humid climate. The hottest months are December and January, when
temperatures reach 36ºC in the shade. The lowest temperatures, with lows around 21ºC, are usually in July
and August.
South Coast
Francês Beach
This is one of the most beautiful
beaches on the south coast. Its bay is formed by a reef barrier, forming a natural pool, with rich sea fauna
and water ranging in color from blue turquoise to green.
Gunga Beach
This was elected one of
the 10 most beautiful beaches in the country. Its white sand, framed by palm trees, moves towards the sea,
uniting the São Miguel River water with the ocean.
Barra de São Miguel
The proximity of the
reefs forms a natural pool along almost its entire extension. It is the favorite beach for tourists and the
people from Alagoas. It has many vacation houses and a complete infrastructure.
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Kenoa
Just 20 miles south of Maceio, the capital of the state of Alagoas, Kenoa – Exclusive Beach Spa & Resort is located in t...
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